Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
About Department
| Department Head | Dr.Santhosh K Raghavan |
|---|---|
| OP Days: | monday |
| OP Time | 8 AM to 1 PM |
| OT Days: | Saturday |
| Email: | pmrtvmmch@gmail.com |
| Online Facility: | Through eHealth portal |
Overview & History
The department offers both outpatient (OP) and inpatient (IP) rehabilitation. Neurological, Musculoskeletal and Rheumatological cases across pediatric to geriatric age groups form the bulk of cases attending here. The department offers comprehensive rehabilitation services including physiatry, rehab nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, orthotics, prosthetics, social rehab etc. The department conducts specific clinics for cerebral palsy, sports injury, obesity, stroke and also weekly outreach clinics at Integrated family health centre Pangappara. Also it provides a 3 year post graduation course in PMR
Regional Artificial Limb Fitting Centre (RALFC): The Medical College is having a dedicated Regional Artificial Limb Fitting Centre established in 1975 under the PMR department focussing on amputee rehabilitation, artificial limb fitting, prosthetics and orthotics.
Provides comprehensive care to restore function and improve quality of life through rehabilitation, therapy, and management of physical disabilities and chronic conditions.